The Search of Zacchaeus, for Jesus

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 31st Week : Sunday*

*Gospel : Lk 19:1-10*

*First Reading : Wis 11:22-12:2*

*SECOND READING 2 Thes 1:11-2:2*

*The Search of Zacchaeus, for Jesus*

*1) The Search of Zacchaeus,*

Among all the things, the search of  Zacchaeus, for Jesus becomes the main thing in the incident of Zacchaeus,

Search of Zacchaeus, is the starting point for this event, which ultimately gives us a powerful message 

Human life can't be separated from the concept of search. 

Search is something which makes our life beautiful and meaningful 

*2) Various things involved in the search of  Zacchaeus*

*A) A strong desire to see Jesus*

Zacchaeus, might have heard about Jesus and His miracles 

This might have caused in His a deep desire to see Jesus 

This particular tendency of seeing Jesus is very important to encounter Jesus   

*B) Facing of the Challenges*

He had to face many challenges in meeting Jesus

First of all He was very short 

Secondly, he didn't have good reputation among the people 

Thirdly, too much of crowd which made Zacchaeus, difficult to meet Jesus 

But Zacchaeus, faced all these challenges with a positive note 

He used his intelligence, skills and talents, to search Jesus 

*C) The encounter of Jesus*

Since Zacchaeus, worked hard to meet Jesus, Jesus also allowed himself to be experienced by Zacchaeus,

To experience Jesus, He ran before the crowd and claimed a tree to see Jesus 

Finally he was able to see Jesus 

*3) My Desire and Challenges*

Like Zacchaeus, all of us have, a desire to see Jesus and to experience him 

How do I approach the various challenges which come on the way of my search for Jesus? 

Do I give up or persevere?

*4) Search for Jesus in various things*

We need to search for  Jesus, in our day today life and activities

Search Jesus in the scriptures

Search for Jesus in the Eucharist

Serach for Jesus, in our relationship

Search for Jesus in our daily works 

Search for Jesus, in  serving others 

So there are many things in which we can search Jesus

*5) Coming of Jesus*

After Jesus met Zacchaeus, Jesus told him that He wants to come to His house

In fact Jesus came to Zacchaeus, house and he was transformed

Jesus whom we encounter in many things wants to come to your house. 

Am I ready to call him to my house, especially in our life or Heart??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*